Top Rankings
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,377 students in Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
6,377 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
435 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.50
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
564 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
690 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
4,546 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
71%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
494 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
442
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
419
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
430
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
427
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
488
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
437
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
461
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
502
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
503
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
519
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
544
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
528
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
500
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,733 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,671 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,733
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,671
$13,899
Best Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Creekmoor Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1675
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1675
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Raymore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 S Madison
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1925
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1925
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E Calico Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1950
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1950
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Raymore-peculiar South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20501 S. School Road
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
Bridle Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E 195th St
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1700
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1700
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20801 School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1400
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,091 students
Rank: #77.
Stonegate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1900
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1900
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #88.
Raymore-peculiar East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17509 E. State Route 58
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #99.
Peculiar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 E 3rd St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1650
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1650
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1750
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1750
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shull Early Learning Center
Magnet School
11706 E. 211th St.
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1210
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1210
Grades: PK
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District?
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,377 students.
What is the rank of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District?
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District is ranked #162 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District?
71% of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District?
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,671 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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